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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dog bites occur in Tremont, victims turn to Carlson Bier. Renowned for their extensive knowledge in Illinois personal injury law, a key focus area of our practice involves representation of clients who suffered from Dog Bite Injuries. Recognized for our dynamic approach and dedication to seeking justice, we excel at securing the compensation you’re entitled to recover from physical and emotional injuries caused by uncontrolled pets. Applying evidence-based litigation strategies coupled with compassion towards your situation makes us a reliable aide during these challenging times. Dealing with possible negligence issues or provisions under Illinois’ Animal Control Act becomes stress-free as the attorneys at Carlson Bier unravel complexities effectively on your behalf thus ensuring that potential compensation isn’t left on the table due to lack of familiarity with nuances involved in such cases. When it comes down to selecting an attorney group experienced in addressing Dog Bite Injuries, think no further than Carlson Bier where experience meets empathy.”

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Dog Bite Injuries Lawyers in Tremont Illinois

As expert personal injury attorneys at the Carlson Bier law firm, we possess extensive experience with a wide range of cases, including dog bite injuries. We understand that suffering an injury from a dog bite can be both physically painful and emotionally traumatic. This is why we dedicate our resources and expertise to vigorously advocate for your rights, helping you navigate this complex legal situation.

Dog bites can potentially bring severe damages. Some people may encounter lasting physical scars, emotional trauma or even life-threatening infections such as tetanus or rabies. Consequently, it is crucial that victims receive immediate medical attention following any canine attack scenario.

Subsequent to obtaining professional help, here are essential points to consider:

– Evidence Collection: Obtain photos of your injuries and the scene where the incident occurred if possible. Collect names and contacts for any eyewitnesses.

– Report to Authorities: Promptly report the attack to local animal control agencies ensuring they record every detail of the event.

– Insurance Claims: If applicable, contact insurance providers for information about policy coverage on dog bites.

At Carlson Bier, our experienced team diligently supports clients by meticulously handling each critical step in seeking justice after a dog bite injury has transpired. Our competent lawyers assist clients in filing detailed insurance claims against responsible parties where warranted while advocating fervidly on behalf of their legal interests during negotiations or court trials should one become necessary.

We appreciate that understanding Illinois’s comprehensive laws on dog bite incidents might appear overwhelming without accurate guidance. In summary:

Firstly, liability for injuries inflicted by dogs falls under ‘strict liability’ regulations in Illinois. As such, owners could be liable irrespective of their knowledge about their pet’s viciousness beforehand – proving negligence isn’t mandatory.

Secondly – victims have strict deadlines known as ‘Statutes of limitations’ within which they must file lawsuit claims; otherwise forfeit forever any potential legal remedy.

Thirdly – compensation measures vary significantly often depending on specific circumstances surrounding incidents. Potential awards span from covering medical bills to compensation for mental anguish or lost wages ensuing as direct injury consequences.

Lastly – exceptions may apply where victims provoked attacks, were trespassing property unlawfully or attempting to commit crimes at the dog’s home when assaulted.

At Carlson Bier, we proudly serve clients within Illinois with our main offices stationed away from Tremont. We assure premium legal representation by employing the complex intricacies of Illinois’ dog bit laws effectively to each client’s benefit.

We strive relentlessly to ensure you receive full and just compensation after enduring such an unfortunate event. Our law firm specializes in gathering substantial evidence and presenting compelling cases that underscore your predicament, ensuring you obtain maximum deserved remuneration.

As you work through this difficult time, allow us to lighten your burden by providing the high-quality legal assistance and compassionate advice necessary in a personal injury case like a dog bite incident. Take advantage of our obligation-free initial consultation appointment which allows our experienced attorneys assess probable outcomes for your specific situation so you know what to expect moving forward in these types of cases.

Entrusting your case onto Carlson Bier means receiving a dedicated team striving tirelessly towards favorable outcomes while also understanding every figure involved hence easing your mind throughout the process until resolution gets achieved eventually.

The value of any given claim might vary as multiple factors often come into play; nonetheless clicking on the button below today could reveal how much your current case could potentially yield concurrently helping bring justice close within reach sooner rather than later.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Dog Bite Injuries FAQ​

The most common causes of dog bite injuries in Chicago include:

  • Unprovoked attacks: These attacks occur when a dog bites someone with no warning or provocation.
  • Provoked attacks: These attacks occur when someone does something to provoke the dog, such as teasing it or trying to take its food away.
  • Territory guarding: These attacks occur when a dog bites someone who is entering its territory.
  • Motherhood protection: These attacks occur when a mother dog bites someone who is approaching her puppies.

If you are bitten by a dog in Chicago, you should:

  • Clean the wound immediately with soap and water.
  • Apply a bandage to the wound.
  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think your injuries are serious, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Report the dog bite to the local animal control agency.

Dog bite injuries can have a number of long-term effects, both physical and emotional. Some people may experience chronic pain, scarring, or nerve damage. Others may develop a fear of dogs or other animals.

Illinois is a strict liability state when it comes to dog bites. This means that the owner of a dog is liable for any injuries caused by the dog, regardless of whether the owner knew the dog was capable of such behavior.

There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as if the person who was bitten was trespassing on private property or if the person provoked the dog.

Yes, you are entitled to compensation if you are bitten by a dog and have suffered injuries. You can file a lawsuit against the dog owner to recover your damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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Areas of Practice in Tremont

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Providing specialist legal services for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Slip Accidents

Adept in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Traumas

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents obtain fair compensation for injuries and destruction.

Bike Crashes

Focused on providing legal support for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Collision

Delivering experienced legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for hurts.

Building Collisions

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Loss

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Focused on advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal representation to secure recovery.

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